IL-17
Illinois District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Eric Sorensen Democratic since Jan 2023
Eric SorensenDemocratic · IncumbentAge 50 · 3 years in CongressDillan S. VancilRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Eric Sorensen (D) 54.4, Joe McGraw (R) 45.6
- Last election
- Eric Sorensen (Democratic) won by 8.8 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 4.8 points toward Democrats
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Sorensen left, Vancil right- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $2.7M
- $406K
- Cash on hand
- $1.3M
- $52K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeSorensenVancil
- Record
- 2-0
- None on file
- Years in politics
- 3
- Not available
- Age on Election Day
- 50
- Not available
Eric Sorensen on fec.gov. Dillan S. Vancil on fec.gov. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Record is wins and losses in the races in our results files, the same count as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Eric SorensenIncumbentDemocratic
- Dillan S. VancilRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: elections.il.gov, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 4.8 points toward Democrats (Democratic by 4.0 in 2022, Democratic by 8.8 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (17)
- Illinois District 1· Jonathan L. Jackson (D), Democratic by 31.7 points, 2024
- Illinois District 2· Robin L. Kelly (D), Democratic by 35.1 points, 2024
- Illinois District 3· Delia C. Ramirez (D), Democratic by 34.6 points, 2024
- Illinois District 4· Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D), Democratic by 40.2 points, 2024
- Illinois District 5· Mike Quigley (D), Democratic by 38.0 points, 2024
- Illinois District 6· Sean Casten (D), Democratic by 8.4 points, 2024
- Illinois District 7· Danny K. Davis (D), Democratic by 66.6 points, 2024
- Illinois District 8· Raja Krishnamoorthi (D), Democratic by 14.2 points, 2024
- Illinois District 9· Janice D. Schakowsky (D), Democratic by 36.8 points, 2024
- Illinois District 10· Bradley Scott Schneider (D), Democratic by 19.9 points, 2024
- Illinois District 11· Bill Foster (D), Democratic by 11.2 points, 2024
- Illinois District 12· Mike Bost (R), Republican by 48.4 points, 2024
- Illinois District 13· Nikki Budzinski (D), Democratic by 16.2 points, 2024
- Illinois District 14· Lauren Underwood (D), Democratic by 10.2 points, 2024
- Illinois District 15· Mary E. Miller (R), Republican by 99.0 points, 2024
- Illinois District 16· Darin LaHood (R), Republican by 99.8 points, 2024
- Illinois District 17· Eric Sorensen (D), Democratic by 8.8 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 312,828
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Illinois District 17, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEric SorensenWon Democratic 170,26154.4% RepublicanJoe McGraw Republican 142,56745.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 233,123
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Illinois District 17, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEric SorensenWon Democratic 121,18652.0% RepublicanEsther Joy King Republican 111,93148.0% OtherBrad Ahrens Other 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 299,895
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCheri BustosWon Democratic 156,01152.0% RepublicanEsther Joy King Republican 143,86348.0% General Parker "The General" Write-in 210.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 229,749
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCheri BustosWon Democratic 142,65962.1% RepublicanWilliam W "Bill" Fawell Republican 87,09037.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 287,068
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCheri BustosWon Democratic 173,12560.3% RepublicanPatrick Harlan Republican 113,94339.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 199,361
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCheri BustosWon Democratic 110,56055.5% RepublicanBobby Schilling Republican 88,78544.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 160.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 288,161
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCheri BustosWon Democratic 153,51953.3% RepublicanRobert T Schilling Republican 134,62346.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 190.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,898
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBobby SchillingWon Republican 104,58352.6% DemocraticPhil Hare Democratic 85,45443.0% GreenRoger K Davis Green 8,8614.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 221,478
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil HareWon Democratic 220,96199.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5170.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,186
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil HareWon Democratic 115,02557.2% RepublicanAndrea Zinga Republican 86,16142.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 284,000
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 172,32060.7% RepublicanAndrea Lane Zinga Republican 111,68039.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,612
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 127,09362.4% RepublicanPeter Calderone Republican 76,51937.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 241,347
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Illinois District 17, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 132,49454.9% RepublicanMark Baker Republican 108,85345.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,200
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 100,12851.6% RepublicanMark Baker Republican 94,07248.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 231,173
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 120,00851.9% RepublicanMark Baker Republican 109,24047.3% LibertarianWilliam J Herrmann Libertarian 1,9250.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,783
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 95,31254.5% RepublicanJim Anderson Republican 79,47145.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 259,952
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 156,23360.1% RepublicanKen Schloemer Republican 103,71939.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,442
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 102,06266.5% RepublicanDan Lee Republican 51,38033.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,690
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 132,13064.9% RepublicanWilliam E Stewart Republican 71,56035.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,543
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 85,44255.6% RepublicanSam McHard Republican 68,10144.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 226,345
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvansWon Democratic 128,27356.7% RepublicanKenneth G McMillan Republican 98,06943.3% OtherOther Other 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,887
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLane EvamsWon Democratic 94,48352.8% RepublicanKenneth G McMillan Republican 84,34747.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 570.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 191,111
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge M O'BrienWon Republican 125,80665.8% DemocraticMichael A Murer Democratic 65,30534.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 133,635
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge M O'BrienWon Republican 94,37570.6% DemocraticClifford J Sinclair Democratic 39,26029.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,365
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Illinois District 17, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge M O'BrienWon Republican 113,14558.2% DemocraticMerlin Karlock Democratic 81,22041.8%
All rows: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Illinois District 17.
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- web/data/results/house/{ST}.json. The Dataverse API refuses this file behind a guestbook, so the identical file was taken from two public GitHub copies (Hackquantumcpp/snoutcounter-midterms-2026-model data/1976-2024-house.csv and sta199-f26/sta199-f26.github.io _data/gerrymander/1976-2024-house.tab), which are byte-identical to each other and match the md5 a9566ac393913a1af343284e837c17bb that Dataverse lists for dataset version 15.0 (2026-03-09). sha256 76eec42483ee9f0fc5cf6e377442c783d1ae6eefa929729fd6561a69bab47f2a.
- License
- CC0 1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/IG0UN2
- Used for
- cd.topo.json, sld/*.topo.json
- License
- US Census Bureau, public domain
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
- Used for
- web/data/officials/congress.json (name, party, bioguide, official site, service start) and web/data/people (birth year, committees, social media handles and profile links; links only, nothing copied from the platforms). As-of: the files saved in data/raw/people on 2026-10-29.
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- CC0-1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://unitedstates.github.io/congress-legislators/legislators-current.json
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, FEC, DIME (ODC-BY), Portraits: unitedstates/images (public domain)Data as of Oct 28, 2026